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UP groom cycles 100 km for wedding, returns with bride

UP groom cycles 100 km for wedding, returns with bride

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Undeterred by the coronavirus lockdown, a 23-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh kept his marriage date even if he had to pedal some 100 km to reach his bride's home, all alone - with no family members in tow.

Great white whale shocks surfers at Rio beach

Great white whale shocks surfers at Rio beach

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Lifeguards and rescue workers tow a dead Bryde's whale near Sao Conrado beach in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

The 45-calibre Dhanush field artillery gun is here!

The 45-calibre Dhanush field artillery gun is here!

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Ordnance Factory Board officials say upgrading the 39-calibre FH-77 into the 45-calibre Dhanush has increased the gun's range from 27 to 38 kilometres, using enhanced range ammunition.

1 dead, 13 hurt as fire engulfs ship at Visakhapatnam

1 dead, 13 hurt as fire engulfs ship at Visakhapatnam

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The accident occurred around 11.25 am at Visakhapatnam Port Trust's Single Point Mooring Terminal, where crude and oil supplies are handled.

Amid border standoff, Indian Army wins rare praise from China

Amid border standoff, Indian Army wins rare praise from China

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Mountain brigades being raised by India are mostly meant for the Chinese border, especially the Tibetan plateau, and it is perhaps the first time a Chinese military expert publicly complimented their strength and strategic importance.

Raikkonen takes pole in Italy with F1's fastest ever lap

Raikkonen takes pole in Italy with F1's fastest ever lap

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Team mate Sebastian Vettel was second fastest to complete the front-row sweep, with championship leader Lewis Hamilton third for Mercedes.

Costa Concordia completes final voyage to scrap yard

Costa Concordia completes final voyage to scrap yard

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The wrecked Costa Concordia cruise ship limped into the Italian port of Genoa on Sunday to be scrapped two-and-a-half years after it capsized in a tragedy that claimed 32 lives.

31 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

31 Bangladeshi fishermen rescued by Indian Coast Guard

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The fishing boats Allar-dan had 15 fishermen and Farhad 16 fishermen in them.

Photos! It's a colourful carnival on the ramp

Photos! It's a colourful carnival on the ramp

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Glittering body suit, masks and crowns made of feather and statement jewellery -- this collection will remind you of a carnival.

PIX: Sunny Leone, Raveena mingle at fashion show

PIX: Sunny Leone, Raveena mingle at fashion show

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

A look at the stars arrivals!

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Check out Ganguly's Dream India XI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Who are the five current Indian cricketers Dada would have loved to have in his team?

Navy says goodbye to aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Navy says goodbye to aircraft carrier INS Viraat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2016

INS Viraat, the world's oldest aircraft carrier, was accorded a grand send-off from the port city in Kochi on Sunday, after over five decades of its service to the Navy.

Mumbai's Campa Cola residents fight the mighty BMC

Mumbai's Campa Cola residents fight the mighty BMC

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Mumbai municipal officials on Friday descended on the posh Campa Cola society to cut off essential supplies to the illegal flats but are facing stiff resistance from the residents, who have blocked their entry by locking up the gates and forming human barricades.

A day in the life of workers around the world

A day in the life of workers around the world

Rediff.com23 Mar 2012

Here's a look at how people across the world work for a livelihood.

Wah! Wah! Swara

Wah! Wah! Swara

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The actor walked for designers Monica Shah and Karishma Swali at the Lakme Fashion Week.

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Navy, Coast Guard rescue 317 from 2 barges that went adrift

Rediff.com18 May 2021

There is no word yet on the progress of rescue operations for the accommodation barge SS-3 and the Sagar Bhushan oil rig.

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

For Aug 5 ceremony, special dress for Ram Lalla

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The clothes are made using soft material such as 'makhmal' (velvet). After all, they are for Ram Lalla who is a child. The green dress has been made keeping in mind the day-specific colour, while orange is considered auspicious

PHOTOS: SRK, Preity Zinta, Juhi Chawla take over IPL

PHOTOS: SRK, Preity Zinta, Juhi Chawla take over IPL

Rediff.com29 May 2014

It was a starry night in Kolkata as biggies from Bollywood descended to get the IPL experience.

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Viraat sets sail for the last time, to be dismantled, sold as scrap

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

For Navy veterans who watched the huge vessel being towed away by a tug boat, it was an emotional moment as they stood near the Gateway of India, waving at the once 'floating town', aboard which they spent the best years of their career.

Kangana, Katrina, Yami: Who wowed in red, who failed to impress

Kangana, Katrina, Yami: Who wowed in red, who failed to impress

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Take the poll and let us know.

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Wah! Army gets huge firepower!

Rediff.com8 May 2019

'Landmark developments herald the end of two decades of stagnation in the army's modernisation plans,' notes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

Here's your weekly dose of the most Weird, True and Funny News from the across the globe.

Kolkata Knight Riders given royal felicitation at Eden Gardens

Kolkata Knight Riders given royal felicitation at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Shah Rukh Khan was delayed by two hours but that did not take any sheen off the felicitation of IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the presence of about one lakh spectators and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the Eden Gardens on Tuesday.

10 embarrassing things that'll happen to you before you turn 20

10 embarrassing things that'll happen to you before you turn 20

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Nobody will warn you about these but it's about time someone did.

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

BOOM! BOOM! Army gets big boost

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'After decades, there is movement on multiple fronts in artillery development. Now let us see how quickly we can get these guns into service'

French ship all set to be dumped on India

French ship all set to be dumped on India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Environmental groups have protested the French government's decision to send the ship to India for dismantling.\n\n

How important is money to you? Take this test

How important is money to you? Take this test

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The connection that we have with money will define how it moves into and out of our lives.

PIX: SRK, Farhan, Shraddha at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch

PIX: SRK, Farhan, Shraddha at Dabboo Ratnani's calendar launch

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

A look at star arrivals.

The Indian influence at New York Fashion Week

The Indian influence at New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Women, this is all the fashion inspiration you need for the season.

The Great Rann of Kutch: Following in Amitabh's footsteps

The Great Rann of Kutch: Following in Amitabh's footsteps

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

Get Ahead reader Bienu Vaghela, with husband and daughter in tow, spent several chilly nights and hot, delicious meals in the Rann of Kutch.

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Williams, who played an exhibition match last December in the United Arab Emirates, where she lost to French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, said in addition to working on her serve and returns, she needs to manage her time better now that she has her daughter in tow.

PHOTOS: 30-car pile-up on Haryana highway due to fog

PHOTOS: 30-car pile-up on Haryana highway due to fog

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Officials say the mishap occurred due to poor visibility owing to fog.

Clear roads of cars, attend to patients: BMC lists priorities to restore Mumbai

Clear roads of cars, attend to patients: BMC lists priorities to restore Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

The civic authorities have moved to clear roads which have become slushy and strewn with garbage, and are also gearing up to tackle rush of patients in municipal hospitals.

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'The pay cuts have been very tough on those with entire families to support.'

PHOTOS: Sunny Leone arrives in Mumbai

PHOTOS: Sunny Leone arrives in Mumbai

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

The porn star arrived in the city to promote her first Bollywood film, Jism 2, that releases on August 3.

Stats: Team India chasing 45-year-old record in Auckland

Stats: Team India chasing 45-year-old record in Auckland

Rediff.com8 Feb 2014

Statistical highlight of day three of the opening Test match between India and New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

'My husband said, 'Why make a film? I can gift you anything worth Rs 10 crore'

'My husband said, 'Why make a film? I can gift you anything worth Rs 10 crore'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Wife of T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar, Divya Khosla Kumar talks about making her directorial debut with Yaariyan.

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

'BJP is advocating a Hindu Rashtra aggressively'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'Tamil Nadu is a paradox. We have more places of Hindu worship per square kilometres than any other place in the world. 'We break more coconuts for religious reasons everyday than any other place in the world.' 'At the same time, we also have a very strong Periyar-infused movement of rationalism.'

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

SBI-led consortium to auction assets of Kingfisher Airlines

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Cars, towing machines, forklifts, tractors, fire extinguishers, and iron ladders will be e-auctioned.

Shabana, Raveena, Waheeda at a book launch

Shabana, Raveena, Waheeda at a book launch

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

A celebrity book launch for psychiatrist, Dr Anjali Chhabria.